South Africa
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi (95) has died─── 11:03 Sat, 09 Sep 2023
“Dr Buthelezi was a true symbol of respect and dignity in Parliament. He commanded everyone’s respect with his dignified demeanour and was highly respected across political boundaries.”
The 95-year-old Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Prince of KwaPhindangene, Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and Nation, and the Founder and President Emeritus of the Inkatha Freedom Party passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The family announced Buthelezi’s death in a statement released early on Saturday morning.
The EFF Sends Its Deepest Condolences To The Zulu Royal Family And The Inkatha Freedom Party On The Passing Of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) September 9, 2023
Lala Ngoxolo Shenge! pic.twitter.com/XdugVaG25H
Commenting on Buthelezi’s death, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Buthelezi has been an outstanding leader in the political and cultural life of our nation, including the ebbs and flows of our liberation struggle, the transition which secured our freedom in 1994 and our democratic dispensation.
I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Prince of KwaPhindangene, Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and Nation, and the Founder and President Emeritus of the Inkatha Freedom Party.
— Cyril Ramaphosa ???? (@CyrilRamaphosa) September 9, 2023
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been an… pic.twitter.com/pqa2iJpysz
“My thoughts and prayers and those of government and our nation go out to the Royal Household who have been blessed to share uMntwana waKwaPhindangene’s extended lifetime with him, as well as to the Zulu Nation and the leadership and membership of the Inkatha Freedom Party.”
The DA also extended its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Prince Buthelezi.
The DA extends our deep and sincere condolences to the family of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who have lost a dear loved one; to his beloved Inkatha Freedom Party and the Zulu Nation, who have lost a great leader; and indeed to all South Africans, who have lost a founding father. pic.twitter.com/tXt61QixXX
— John Steenhuisen MP (@jsteenhuisen) September 9, 2023
The FF Plus noted with deep regret the passing of Buthelezi, and Dr Pieter Groenewald, as leader of the party, expressed their deepest condolences to his relatives and loved ones.
“Dr Buthelezi was a true symbol of respect and dignity in Parliament. He commanded everyone’s respect with his dignified demeanour and was highly respected across political boundaries.
“He was the only Zulu leader who had ever apologised for the murders and atrocities committed against the Voortrekkers. It demonstrates that he was a leader of good character who did not shy away from the truth,” said Groenewald.
Today is a painful day for South Africa and the end of an era. It is a time to pay respect and give acknowledgment.
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) September 9, 2023
On behalf of @BuildOneSA I wish to send my deepest condolences to the Buthelezi family on the passing of inkosi uMangosuthu Buthelezi.
Inkosi uMangosuthu shaped… pic.twitter.com/RQBztcxExg
Prince Buthelezi, who served as the democratic South Africa’s first Minister of Home Affairs, passed away just two weeks after the celebration of his 95th birthday.
The family said it will engage with Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Buthelezi family and the leadership of the IFP as the necessary funeral arrangements are made. Further details in this regard will be announced in due course.
ActionSA notes with great sorrow the untimely passing of the amaZulu Traditional Prime Minister and the IFP President Emeritus, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) September 9, 2023
We extend our deepest condolences to the Buthelezi Family, the amaZulu Nation, and the members of IFP. pic.twitter.com/nnZrhK8JXw
